Domestic Violence

FINDING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWYER IN MILLTOWN, NJ

Sadly, domestic violence remains a serious problem in the state of New Jersey. The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety recorded 61,569 incidents of alleged domestic violence in the state in 2015. To make matters even more concerning, domestic violence is severely under-reported. A study from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) estimates that less than 25 percent of domestic violence cases are ever reported.

Our legal team protects the rights of victims. You do not have to live with violence. Jordan B. Rickards is a former prosecutor. He will fight aggressively for your safety and emotional well-being. If you or a loved one was the victim of domestic violence in New Jersey, please call our law firm today for confidential legal guidance.

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DEFINING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN NEW JERSEY

The state of New Jersey has enacted tough laws to protect victims of domestic violence. This includes the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), which provides the primary protection for victims. Many different criminal acts could potentially qualify as domestic violence under the PDVA, including:

Assault;

Trespass;

Stalking;

Harassment;

Cyber harassment;

Kidnapping;

Criminal restraint;

False imprisonment:

Criminal mischief;

Sexual assault;

Criminal sexual contact;

Terrorist threats; and

Homicide.

Further, a violation of a previous domestic violence order could also potentially qualify as a separate offense under this statute. Ultimately, all domestic violence cases face review on a case-by-case basis. If you were a victim, you should consult with an experienced New Jersey domestic violence lawyer immediately.

WHAT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

In New Jersey, there are several legal options available to victims of partner violence. Certainly, criminal prosecution of the offender may be necessary. While the victim may have a role in that part of the case, there are also several, more immediate remedies and protections that are available. Specifically, these include:

Protective orders: A protective order is a court order that prohibits an offender from abusing or harassing the victim. The precise terms of a protective order can vary, though it could require the offender to move out of the victim’s house, stop showing up at their workplace, or stop contacting them altogether.

Family law relief: If you have children, you may be able to get immediate relief in a family law case. This could potentially include temporary child custody while the domestic violence case is ongoing.

Civil lawsuit: In addition to any other legal action, it may be in your best interest to file a civil lawsuit against the offender. Your attorney can advise you as to whether or not this makes sense in your case.

CONTACT OUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWYER TODAY

We provide you with the compassionate personal support and aggressive legal representation that you need to protect yourself. Nobody should tolerate domestic violence. To get immediate assistance from former New Jersey prosecutor Jordan B. Rickards, please contact our Milltown office today. Initial legal consultations are always fully confidential.

The Law Office Of Jordan B. Rickards

Rickards Professional Building
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Milltown, New Jersey 08850